(c) The New York Times
Malaysia announced on Friday that it will check all incoming tourists for fever and test the wastewater from planes arriving from China for COVID-19 as part of new steps to avoid an epidemic in response to China’s decision to relax its zero-tolerance COVID policy.
Minister Zaliha Mustafa stated in a statement that the Ministry of Health is implementing precautionary measures due to the possibility of an influx of coronavirus cases from overseas.
It was initially unclear when the new measures would be implemented.
Malaysia follows the United States, India, Italy, and Japan in implementing additional steps in response to the outbreak of illnesses in China following Beijing’s unexpected move to lift COVID restrictions.
Zaliha stated that Malaysia will monitor the body temperatures of all incoming tourists, including those from China, and those with fever or other symptoms will undergo COVID-19 testing.
She noted that the ministry will collect samples of wastewater from aircraft coming from China for COVID-19 and perform testing to detect the introduction of new strains.
Designed in honor of the forthcoming movie musical adaptation of the Broadway smash, Mattel's much awaited Wicked dolls have been…
Award-winning singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, promises to provide Netflix some…
Rising Filipino talents Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo will enthrall viewers all across with the much awaited film Hello, Love,…
39-year-old Korean actor Song Jae-rim, most renowned for his involvement in the famous 2012 drama The Moon Embracing the Sun,…
John Krasinski was shocked and disbelieving when he answered the call from PEOPLE magazine identifying him as the Sexiest Man…
Great nutritional profile, rich taste, and soft texture make Hokkaido milk popular in Japan. Made possible by the region's unique…
This website uses cookies.
Read More